Kathryn Kendon

Kathryn Kendon joined York St John University in April 2022 as Academic Registrar prior to becoming University Secretary and Registrar, having previously undertaken the role of Academic Registrar, and Director of Student and Academic Services, at the University of Northampton. Kathryn holds an MA (Cantab) in History and an MBA in Higher Education Management (with Distinction) from the Institute of Education.

Kathryn leads on all aspects of the processes, implementation and smooth running of corporate and academic governance across the University and the Board of Governors, and is responsible for the effective operation of the University’s regulatory, assurance and compliance frameworks. As University Secretary and Registrar, Kathryn reports independently and provides advice and support to the Chair of the Board of Governors and the Chairs of the Board of Governors’ sub-committees. Kathryn also acts as the University’s Data Protection Officer, Safeguarding Lead, Prevent Lead and Whistleblowing Officer.